Real Madrid star Toni Kroos sparks retirement rumours after Copa del Rey exit

Real Mrid midfielder Toni Kroos has hinted at his retirement after Real Mrid’s humiliating defeat against Real Socied. Zinedine Zidane’s men were kcked out of Copa del Rey after ir subsequent defeat in quarter-final.

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Toni Kroos retirement: player speaks on retirement plans 

Toni Kroos mitted that he would t be playing football for years to come. German international h turned 30 in January and has won almost every competition both with Real Mrid and Germany. Kroos was quizzed by Sportschau Club about his retirement plans when he claimed that 30 was a good to think about retirement.

Toni Kroos furr claimed that his career won’t last much longer. While he was also sure of fact that he won't play till of 38. Kroos’ contract with Real Mrid runs until 2023, and German is t sure about his intentions of continuing for long.

Toni Kroos asserted that he has been at Real Mrid for more than five years and has h a great time at Spanish Capital. Kroos revealed that he was still motivated to win accoles with Los Blancos under Zinedine Zidane.

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Toni Kroos speaks about consecutive Champions league victories

Toni Kroos was also questioned about Real Mrid’s feat of winning Champions League thrice in a row (2016, 2017, 2018). He asserted that it was ir hunger that inspired club to achieve feat. He also stated that hunger to win more trophies was back this season.

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Real Mrid lose against Real Socied

Real Mrid were defeated 3-4 by Real Socied in quarter-final of Copa del Rey. Real Mrid loanee Martin Odegaard scored against his parent club in 22nd minute from a rebound, before Alexander Isak scored twice in two minutes (54-56 minutes) to extend his side’s le. However, Real Mrid left back Marcelo hit one for his side in 59th minute.

Mikel Mori scored for Real Socied in 69th minute to make it four for his side. Real Mrid’s Rodrygo scored his side’s second goal from a beautiful cross from Vinicius Jr, before Nacho scored third goal in injury time of game. However, Zidane’s men could t overturn four-goal deficit. Real Mrid will next play against Osasuna on Sunday.

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